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NEED MORE: The Toronto Blue Jays may have traded for outfielder Melvin Upton, but their main focus this deadline has been on pitching. [@Joelsherman1]
STICKING AROUND: While the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals are listening to offers on Andrew Miller and Wade Davis, respectively, executives expect both players to remain with their clubs. [@BNightengale]
WATCH HIM: The Padres are close to dealing Andrew Cashner, but the teams that wanted him decided to see how he performed during Tuesday’s start. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
STAYING PUT: Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Daniel Hudson has pitched so poorly lately that it has killed his trade value. [@jcrasnick]
STILL IN IT: The Washington Nationals are still looking for bullpen help, but don’t want to part with any of their top-level prospects. [@jaysonst]
WAIT A MINUTE: The trade deadline may not heat up until the weekend, according to at least one executive. [@jcrasnick]
NOT ENOUGH: The Orioles were close to acquiring Upton from the San Diego Padres, but the Padres backed out after Baltimore changed its offer. [@ScottMillerBbl]
HE’S AVAILABLE: The Cincinnati Reds are talking to at least four clubs about outfielder Jay Bruce. [@jcrasnick]
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